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Emancipation 1861 to 1863

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Academics read newspaper articles from 1861 to 1863 regarding Emancipation and answer questions to understand how public opinion changed over time and why. The activity provides scholars with good historical context and the vocabulary terms needed to explore the concept of Emancipation with greater understanding. 

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Concepts
the emancipation proclamation, public opinion, the united states civil war, civil war, slavery, primary source analysis, primary sources, american history
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Additional Tags
social studies
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Instructional Ideas
  • Create a chart that compares how public opinion changed regarding Emancipation 
  • Have learners find images that support the arguments made in the primary sources 
Classroom Considerations
  • The theme of emancipation may be a sensitive topic for some individuals 
Pros
  • The lesson provides good skills practice of primary source analysis 
  • Includes modifications to help pupils of all skill levels be successful 
Cons
  • None